DRACO HTC: World’s First Incinerator-Powered Sludge Reduction Technology

Cut sludge volume by up to 90% and reduce energy consumption by 70% with DRACO HTC, the world’s first incinerator-powered HydroThermal Carbonization technology. Increase biogas generation by 30% while solving sticky phase downtime and tackling PFAS issues.

DRACO HTC vs THP

Innovation Beyond THP: DRACO HTC

Are you struggling with sludge treatment?
Increasing treatment costs and maintenance difficulties are common challenges.

BKT/Tomorrow Water’s DRACO HTC — HydroThermal Carbonization technology — offers a proven solution:

Up to 90% sludge volume reduction

70% less energy consumption compared to dryer-only processes

30% increase in biogas production

No sticky phase downtime

✅ Old dryers working like new

By using waste heat from an incinerator, we treat 120 tons of sludge daily with zero external energy.
This is the world’s first and only collaboration between an incinerator and HTC technology, with the added potential to control PFAS issues.

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